Overview

Thge community chaplaincy specialization prepares you for the unique settings in which you might find yourself. Other places where chaplains have been called include first response teams, colleges, and sports organizations.

The professors are well-known biblical scholars and apologists who teach in the classroom and conduct research and publish. You will benefit from the instruction and mentorship they provide as you pursue your degree.

Why choose this degree?

Are you passionate about God’s Word and want to provide ministerial and pastoral care to those who are in need of it? The Religion - Community Chaplaincy programme from Liberty University provides first-hand training and experience in the operation of various chaplain ministries. The term chaplain does not refer to any specific type of faith or denomination, but our community chaplaincy specialization will provide you with a biblical framework from a Judeo-Christian worldview.

Accreditation

ATS Commission on Accrediting.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spiritual & Professional Development of the Chaplain
Chaplain Ethics for Advisement & Pastoral Care
Community Chaplaincy
History of Christianity
Discipleship Ministries
Spiritual Formation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Community Development View 767 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Admission application

Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher

Self-certification form for students in the final term of their bachelor’s degree

John W. Rawlings School of Divinity questionnaire

Pastoral recommender contact information

Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account

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Tuition Fee

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International

5700 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 2850 USD per semester during 30 months.
National

5700 USD/year

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In-State

5700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2850 USD per semester during 30 months.

Living costs for Lynchburg

942 - 1540 USD /month

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Why choose this degree?

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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